I drive a Red HHR 19 miles to work second shift in a factory that makes automotive parts for GM and many other manufactures. When I get there I park in a row of big pickup trucks. The factory was kind enough to provide a few electric outlets for people to plug in their diesels when it is cold. (See where I am going here?)

When the weather is bad I drive a red Chevy Colorado. Even when the weather is bad (4wd) I get 20mpg. Both vehicles are standard transmissions. (That narrows down the odds considerably)

I have a windmill in the yard and a very well insulated garage that is set up with radiant heat. Payments for both vehicals combined are under $500 a month. They will be paid for when the Volt is ready. I use about 100 gallons of fuel a month

Hey Red, I'm a current hhr owner as well and am looking at the Volt as an additional or replacement vehicle when it launches.

Hi Calgary,

We will se how long it takes GM to roll the Volt out in the northern climes..

I certainly do not think the rollout will be as fast as their new truck. I am seeing that everywhere. Some people have mentioned the cold and the battery pack being incompatible. I know that cold and lead acid batteries do not get along. However my windmill that was built in the southwest made more electricity in the cold because